Certificate IV in Local Government

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State/Territory: SAJobTrainer course fee: $1,555Next start date: 01/06/2022, 01/07/2022, 01/08/2022

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Average Course Fee: $5700

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Average Course Duration: 1 Year

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Description

This qualification reflects the role of individuals who apply the skills and knowledge to work in local government.

These individuals work with independence, taking responsibility for their own functions and outputs.

Possible job titles include:

Local Laws Officer

Maintenance Team Leader

Operational Works Supervisor

Parking Inspector

Ranger

Rates Officer

The skills in this qualification must be applied in accordance with Commonwealth and State or Territory legislation, Australian standards and industry codes of practice.

No occupational licensing, certification or specific legislative requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.

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Student Outcomes

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Satisfied with Training

Percentage of graduates in the Management and Commerce field who were satisfied with the training (Certificate IV).

Improved Work Status

Percentage of graduates in the Management and Commerce field who started/expanded a business or who have a new job, more highly skilled work, a promotion or higher pay (Certificate IV).

Salary

The middle of the range of salaries earned by graduates in the Management and Commerce field starting their first ever full-time job after graduating (Certificate IV).

Jobs

Graduates of the Management and Commerce field (Certificate IV) are most often employed as:

34.6%

Clerical and Administrative Workers

17.1%

Professionals

15.4%

Sales Workers

Industries

Graduates of the Management and Commerce field (Certificate IV) are most often employed in:

13.3%

Rental, Hiring and Real Estate Services

10.5%

Health Care and Social Assistance

10.1%

Financial and Insurance Services

All statistics are supplied by the National Centre for Vocational Education Research.

Financial Assistance

The federal, state and territory governments provide financial incentives and support for vocational education and training students to help them gain the skills required to secure and maintain rewarding and sustainable employment.

There are programs for all kinds of students; apprentices and trainees, new job starters, those re-entering the workforce, retraining for a new job or upgrading their skills for an existing job.

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Career Information

Career development is the ongoing process of managing your life, learning and work. It involves developing the skills and knowledge that enable you to plan and make informed decisions about your education, training and career choices.

Local Government Career Pathway

Certificate IV in Local Government is in the Management and Commerce Field of Education. For more information about this kind of career, you can explore Local Government.

Stream

Planning, Land Management & Administration

Operational Works

Health & Environment

Regulatory Services

Advanced Diploma

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Australian Apprenticeships

Australian Apprenticeships (also known as apprenticeships and traineeships) combine work with training in a nationally recognised qualification. Australian Apprenticeships are available to anyone of working age and offer opportunities to learn new skills and be paid in over 500 different jobs.

This qualification is available as an Australian Apprenticeship in the states and territories highlighted in blue on the map. For more information go to the Australian Apprenticeships Pathways website.

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Units & Packaging

12 units must be completed:

5 core units

7 elective units, consisting of:

at least 4 units from the electives listed below

up to 3 units from any endorsed Training Package or accredited course – the units must be relevant to the work outcome.

Specialisations

Packaging Rules for each specialisation:

3 Group A electives must be selected for award of the Certificate IV in Local Government (Corporate Services)

4 Group B electives must be selected for award of the Certificate IV in Local Government (Operational Works)

4 Group C electives must be selected for award of the Certificate IV in Local Government (Parking Control)

1 Group D electives must be selected for award of the Certificate IV in Local Government (Rates)

4 Group E electives must be selected for award of the Certificate IV in Local Government (Regulatory Control).

Where two specialisations are completed the award of qualification would read Certificate IV in Local Government (Corporate Services, Rates).

The selection of electives must be guided by the job outcome sought, local industry requirements and the complexity of skills appropriate to the AQF level of this qualification.

Electives which appear in italics have prerequisite units of competency.

Core Units

BSBOPS304	Deliver and monitor a service to customers
BSBOPS403	Apply business risk management processes
BSBWHS411	Implement and monitor WHS policies, procedures and programs
BSBXCM401	Apply communication strategies in the workplace
LGACOR001	Work in local government

Elective units

Group A: Corporate Services
BSBCMM511	Communicate with influence
CHCCDE002	Develop and implement community programs
CHCCDE011	Implement community development strategies
Group B: Operational Works
LGAOPS001	Prepare for operational works
LGAOPS003	Develop works maintenance schedule
LGAOPS004	Evaluate works maintenance needs and priorities
LGAOPS005	Manage civil plant and resources
RIICWM401E	Supervise civil works
RIIWHS302E	Implement traffic management plans
RIIWHS303	Position, set up and program portable traffic control devices
Group C: Parking Control
LGAREG001	Implement parking controls
LGAREG003	Manage conflict situations in a regulatory environment
PSPREG003	Apply regulatory powers
PSPREG008	Act on non-compliance
Group D: Rates
LGACOR002	Administer rates
Group E: Regulatory Control
LGAREG002	Provide evidence in court
PSPINV001	Plan and initiate an investigation
PSPINV002	Conduct an investigation
PSPINV003	Finalise an investigation
PSPREG003	Apply regulatory powers
PSPREG008	Act on non-compliance
PSPREG013	Undertake inspections and monitoring
Group F: General
ACMAIM201	Contribute to safety at incidents involving large animals
ACMAIM202	Participate in an incident involving large animals
ACMAIM303	Move large animals to new locations
ACMCAS304	Capture, handle and transport companion animals
ACMINF303	Implement infection control in the handling and care of native wildlife
AHCBUS408	Operate within a budget framework
BSBCMM411	Make presentations
BSBDAT501	Analyse data
BSBFIN401	Report on financial activity
BSBLDR413	Lead effective workplace relationships
BSBLDR414	Lead team effectiveness
BSBOPS405	Organise business meetings
BSBPMG430	Undertake project work
BSBSTR401	Promote innovation in team environments
BSBSUS411	Implement and monitor environmentally sustainable work practices
CHCEDU002	Plan health promotion and community intervention
CHCMGT004	Secure and manage funding
CPPDSM4055	Maintain asset management system
CPPWMT3010	Maintain waste landfill sites
CPPWMT4003	Implement waste management plans
HLTPOP006	Contribute to working with the community to identify health needs
HLTPOP013	Contribute to the implementation of a disaster plan
HLTPOP028	Monitor and maintain rubbish collection and disposal systems
LGACOR006	Provide public education
LGACOR009	Manage grants
LGAREG003	Manage conflict situations in a regulatory environment
NWPGEN032	Ensure compliance with water industry standards, guidelines and legislation
NWPGEN017	Apply the risk management principles of the water industry standards, guidelines and legislation
PSPGEN032	Deal with conflict
PSPLEG001	Comply with legislation in the public sector
PSPPCY001	Contribute to policy development
SITXCOM002	Show social and cultural sensitivity
TAEDEL404	Mentor in the workplace

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Course Overview

Student Outcomes

Satisfied with Training

Improved Work Status

Salary

Jobs

34.6%

17.1%

15.4%

Industries

13.3%

10.5%

10.1%

Financial Assistance

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Subsidised Training

VET Student Loans

Career Information

Local Government Career Pathway

Stream

Certificate II

Certificate III

Certificate IV

Diploma

Advanced Diploma

Australian Apprenticeships

Units & Packaging

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